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During the 1950s through the 70s, at least, Detroit was a [[fannish]] powerhouse. In more recent years, the center of fannish activity has moved outwards to the nearby college town of [[Ann Arbor]]. | During the 1950s through the 70s, at least, Detroit was a [[fannish]] powerhouse. In more recent years, the center of fannish activity has moved outwards to the nearby college town of [[Ann Arbor]]. | ||
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+ | The [[Detroit]] [[fans]] were visitors at the old [[Slan Shack]] in [[Battle Creek]], but didn't form the [[Detroit Science Fictioneers]] till 1943. In 1945, they became the [[Hyperboreans]], who discussed small amounts of [[stf]] and played a lot of chess. [[Ben Singer]] broke up the club by leaving atheistic pamphlets lying about the meeting-place (a public library) and by some atheistic tirades in public. When [[Art Rapp]] and [[Bill Groover]] met the remnants of the [[Hyperboreans]] 30 January 1948 the [[Michigan Science Fiction Society]] was formed, [[Ben Singer|Singer]] doing most of the organization work. ([[George Young]] promptly formed the name "[[Misfits]]" for the group.) | ||
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+ | After the [[Blowup]] and [[Rapp]]'s resignation from the [[MSFS]], local Detroiters formed the [[DSFL]], which existed in a fashion for several years, giving off splinter groups like the [[Morgan Botts Foundation]]. Return of some members from service after the Korean War led to a renaissance in which [[Detention]] was held in the Motor City. | ||
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+ | In the late 1960s and ’70s, Detroit [[fandom]] centered on the [[Wayne Third Foundation]]. | ||
The list below includes conventions held in Greater Detroit, clubs, and notable life events for prominent Detroit-related fans. | The list below includes conventions held in Greater Detroit, clubs, and notable life events for prominent Detroit-related fans. | ||
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1959 ||'''[[Detention]] ([[Worldcon]]) held''' | 1959 ||'''[[Detention]] ([[Worldcon]]) held''' | ||
|| [[TAFF]] winner [[John Berry]] visits | || [[TAFF]] winner [[John Berry]] visits | ||
− | late 50s ||[[Misfits]] has become a | + | late 50s ||[[Misfits]] has become a bowling league |
1960-65 ||[[The Fanzine Foundation]] operated by [[Alan J. Lewis]] | 1960-65 ||[[The Fanzine Foundation]] operated by [[Alan J. Lewis]] | ||
mid-60s ||'''[[Wayne Third Foundation]] founded''' | mid-60s ||'''[[Wayne Third Foundation]] founded''' | ||
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||[[AutoClave 3]] held | ||[[AutoClave 3]] held | ||
late 70s ||[[Wayne Third Foundation]] ends as a formal [[club]] | late 70s ||[[Wayne Third Foundation]] ends as a formal [[club]] | ||
− | ||[[Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association]] created by the [[ | + | ||[[Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association]] created by the [[Nancy Tucker]], [[Jean Barnard]], [[Larry Tucker]] and [[Leah Zeldes]] |
1979 ||[[Mass ConFusion]] held | 1979 ||[[Mass ConFusion]] held | ||
||[[ConClave IV]] held | ||[[ConClave IV]] held |
Revision as of 10:53, 15 August 2020
This page covers Greater Detroit including the city itself, but also the surrounding suburbs. It additionally includes Ann Arbor (which see for its own article) and Detroit-associated events as far as Lansing.
During the 1950s through the 70s, at least, Detroit was a fannish powerhouse. In more recent years, the center of fannish activity has moved outwards to the nearby college town of Ann Arbor.
The Detroit fans were visitors at the old Slan Shack in Battle Creek, but didn't form the Detroit Science Fictioneers till 1943. In 1945, they became the Hyperboreans, who discussed small amounts of stf and played a lot of chess. Ben Singer broke up the club by leaving atheistic pamphlets lying about the meeting-place (a public library) and by some atheistic tirades in public. When Art Rapp and Bill Groover met the remnants of the Hyperboreans 30 January 1948 the Michigan Science Fiction Society was formed, Singer doing most of the organization work. (George Young promptly formed the name "Misfits" for the group.)
After the Blowup and Rapp's resignation from the MSFS, local Detroiters formed the DSFL, which existed in a fashion for several years, giving off splinter groups like the Morgan Botts Foundation. Return of some members from service after the Korean War led to a renaissance in which Detention was held in the Motor City.
In the late 1960s and ’70s, Detroit fandom centered on the Wayne Third Foundation.
The list below includes conventions held in Greater Detroit, clubs, and notable life events for prominent Detroit-related fans.
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